The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-05-12
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Correspondence.
In our last week correspondence we
mentioned that ]. z. Norton accident
ally fell, OF Friday evening, the 29th
ult.. and received serious injuries, &c.
We regret to say the injuries proved
to be fatal, and death resulted Tuesday
morning following. He had just en-
tered his 22nd year, and was possessed
of remaI kably line tale is, which he
was improving i'll the best possible
manner. Correct and exemplary in
his demeanor, u fine student, the idol
OF his doting parents, beloved and re-
spected by his classmates and fellow
students, and threading iife's highway
on the highest moral plane, il is but
natural that his demise should cast an
intense gloom over the whole commu-
nifty where he was acquainted.
The obsequies took place here on
Thursday, Pres't Laughln delivering
an eloquent discourse, dwelling large
ly upon the sterling qualities of the
deceased, and his exemplary and fault.
less character, and his perfect record
as stndent, and read extracts from
his last literary production, on the
subject of ''Agnostics," which was a
| remarkable production for one so young
in years. Rev. B.. s. Dean followed
speaking more particularly from a re.
| ligious standpoint. Messrs. Hall,
Daniel, Shackson, Henry, McCorkle
and Lockwood, representing Societies
and College classes, followed in eulo.
CYSTIC praise of their deceased fellow.
student, co worker and friend. The
floral tribute was elaborate and ex.
quisite. Wreaths and bouquets, long
Tyre, the gates ajar, from the apex o.
which was white dove poised fol
flight, large star, the EN- blem of the
Hesperian Society, of which he wa.
u member, and beautiful plants anC
exotics were in profusion. The Colleg,
Chapel and Hesperian Hall were heav
lily draped in token of sorrow.
Alvah Udall, one of the oldest set
tiers of the township, died a week ag,
last Monday evening, in the SOIL
year of his age. Mr.. Udall came t,
this township from Vermont, in 1918
when he Was l | years of age, and will
his fathers family, settled one mil
east of the Center, where he reside,
until his decease. He was we'll know
throughout the county and was a lead
and Influential citizen, until, within
few years, when his health failing b
, retired entirely from active life. III
WAS honest, benevolent and publ
spirited, and took an active and prom
inent part in all public enterprises il
| his vicinity, and has left a recor
, worthy of emulation.
) MIR. Hinsdale will commence hi
course of six lectures, 1.-THE Till
, Deeds of America" Wednesday an
Thursday EVENINGS of this week
From what has been said OF these lee
+ lures rich and instructive feast is he
fore us, and all who can ought to ava
themselves Of this rare occasion.
: The Gen. HaZan farm has been II
f Gently sold to jacob Ti,rasher and b
him sold to G, M. Crane, of Garrett,
/ vile.
! Mr.. Cross, of Nelson, has purchase
the Henry Allyn place. and will tax
t possession in a few days.
} Mr.. Noah Dayton has COW ths
, dropped calf that is entirely deficieu
| of a caudal appendage-but there is
, good place for one.
= The first Whip-poor-wiIl song
e was heard here the 3rd inst.
RumOr has it that President Laugh
( lin has been called to Wichita, Kansa.